Final Exam: PRN 1562/ PRN1562 (Latest
2023/2024 Update) Principles of Mental
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QUESTION
The nurse is working with a client who is preoccupied with perfection, cannot discard anything,
and has trouble relaxing. Which of the following personality disorders is being described within
this example?
Answer:
Obsessive Compulsive
QUESTION
A nurse working on a inpatient psychiatric unit observes a client diagnosed with obsessive
compulsive disorder (OCD) rearranging the magazines
in the dayroom. The nurse understands this action is primarily meant to do with of the following?
Answer:
Temporarily reduce the anxiety the client is feeling
QUESTION
A client has been sullen and withdrawn since receiving the news of her cancer diagnosis. As the
nurse enters the room, the client asks for assistance
with a shower, which comment by the urse is the most appropriate?
Answer:
a. "I will be glad to assist, ill be right back with your supplies."
QUESTION
A 4-year old child states to the nurse "if I can make a big enough wish, my dad wont be dead
anymore." What is the conclusion made by the nurse?
Answer:
a. The child is voicing thoughts that are normal for children this age
QUESTION
While caring for a teenage client with attention deficit hyperactivity disor- der who is at high risk
for self-harm due to poor judgment, high risk-
taking behaviors and impulsivity. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
Answer:
a. Have a staff member assigned for one-on-one observation at all times
QUESTION
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. The client continues to
focus on his severe back pain. Which of the
following is the most therapeutic nursing intervention?
Answer:
a. Allow the client to discuss physical concerns and then redirect to coping skills for stress
QUESTION
A child is diagnose as being on the autistic spectrum. Which clinical manifestations should the
nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
Answer:
Inability to maintain eye contact
b. Inability to express themselves c. Repetitive body movements
QUESTION
What factor is precipitating symptom of depression and suicidal intent in the elderly?
Answer:
a. Bereavement overload [Show Less]